Associate Merchant, Strategic Initiatives (Hybrid)

Discover greater levels of performance. With over 1,300 stores throughout the U.S. and an innovative omni-channel ecosystem, Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing the beauty retail experience. Ulta Beauty is expanding its digital capabilities, opening new stores on a continual basis and re-designing existing locations with the latest design and technological advancements for heightened guest experiences. We’re not just growing, we’re thriving through consistent innovation and a bold commitment to re-imagination. If you want the opportunity to build something strategic, to take ownership of your career trajectory, to apply your passion to operational excellence, Ulta Beauty provides the kind of stability and support few organizations can match. So be curious. Be flexible. Be more than you thought possible. The future is yours at Ulta Beauty.

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THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

As an Associate Merchant, you’ll partner with Merchants/Senior Merchants to develop and implement omni merchandising strategies across the business. You will be assisting the curation and presentation of innovative and profitable brands/assortments through merchant collaboration, managing special project initiatives, maintaining brand relationships and partnering cross-functionally to drive a seamless omni-channel experience for our guests.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and maintain relationships with brands through brand intake management process in partnership with senior merchant
• Spearhead the execution of special merchandising project initiatives
• Create curated presentations of cross-category brand assortment based on trends, analytics, and assortment white space
• Stay on top of trends, consumer behavior, and competitive activity 
• ​Partner with Senior Merchants and MP&I on the financial and profitability strategy of portfolio of initiatives and projects, making financially sound business decisions and assistants with the execution of financial plans
• Successfully partner with marketing and operations to deliver a seamless omnichannel experience, bringing our vision to life and engaging our guests
• Coordinate the planogram process with internal teams and vendors
• Lead marketing strategy across print, email marketing and in store graphics for various brands and strategic initiatives.
• Foster a team culture that is results-oriented and exemplifies a team mentality that aligns to Ulta Beauty’s Values, Mission and Vision 

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• 4 years of professional, relevant experience within merchandising, planning or inventory
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred
• Brand relationship management: creating and sustaining strong business partnerships that maximize the value of the brand and Ulta Beauty. This includes the skill of negotiation
• Influence and communications; grounded in analytical rigor, expertise, and a set of soft skills that inspire alignment
• Financial acumen: understanding of a brand and company P&L and the drivers of profitability
• Assortment management: combines art and science to ensure competitiveness and sustainable improvement
• Business acumen: ability to understand a business situation (risks, opportunities) and utilizes/applies strategy, finance and operations to navigate those situations
• Collaboration: strong partnership with internal partners, understands that success is done by a team of people
• Planning and prioritizing: ability to stay organized in a fast-moving business
• MS office: demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, including Excel (v look-ups and formulas)
• Passion for brands, products and assortment development
• Curiosity: learns continuously from merchants and senior merchants, asks questions openly, shares insights
• Mindset that emphasizes teamwork

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At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.